Ingredients

  • 1 cup Penne Pasta (dry)
  • 1 whole Portobello Mushroom (medium Size)
  • 10 whole Mushrooms (White And/or Crimini Mushrooms)
  • 1/2 cups Diced Onions
  • 1 clove Garlic, Diced
  • 1 whole Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 cups White Wine
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cups Half-and-half
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 cups Shaved Romano Or Parmesan Cheese, Divided
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, boil water and add the penne.
  • Cook the penne until al dente (fully cooked but not overly soft).
  • Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.
  • Slice the mushrooms, dice the onion, and dice the garlic.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet.
  • Next, add the chicken to the skillet.
  • Add the pepper, thyme, onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir together.
  • Add the mushrooms.
  • Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the mushrooms and stir.
  • Add the wine and chicken broth.
  • Let the liquid come to a slight boil for about 5 minutes and continue stirring while the liquid reduces a bit.
  • Turn the heat down to a simmer and add the half-and-half.
  • Then add the remaining butter and the salt.
  • Add the pasta and stir.
  • Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup of the shaved Romano or Parmesan cheese, reserving the rest for garnish.
  • Serve in shallow bowls and top with the remaining shaved Romano or Parmesan cheese and the chopped parsley.